Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2530

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Asteraceae

Family ja: キク

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Description en: Genus of about 300 species of woody-stemmed and herbaceous, deciduous or evergreen, twining or scandent climbers, allied to Eupatorium. They occur in tropical to warm-temperate regions worldwide in a broad range of habitats, from prairies and grassland to deciduous and tropical woodland. The usually opposite leaves are simple, and may be entire, toothed, or shallowly to palmately lobed. Hemispherical flower-heads, similar to those of groundsel (Senecio), lack ray-florets, and are borne in spikes, racemes, corymbs, or panicles. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a woodland garden, use to clothe an arch or pergola, or allow to scramble through shrubs.

Hardiness en: Frost tender; M. scandens may survive short periods at 0°C (32°F).

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-15°C (55-59°F) in spring. Insert softwood cuttings in late spring.

Pests en: Red spider mites and whiteflies may prove troublesome under glass.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41